Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) has revealed that it is researching issuing a digital currency. The central bank digital currency (CBDC) would be linked to the Jordanian dinar and have legal standing.Adel Al Sharkas, the governor of CBJ, has reportedly stated that his institution is researching the option of creating a legal digital currency. He also predicted that cryptocurrency … [Read more...] about Central Bank of Jordan reveals CBDC plans
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Internet Computer plans to roll out BTC and ETH integrations by year-end
The Internet Computer has released a roadmap for 2022 and beyond, indicating plans to roll out integrations with Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of the year. The Internet Computer is a public blockchain and protocol that allows developers to install smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) directly on the blockchain. It was incubated and launched in May 2021 after … [Read more...] about Internet Computer plans to roll out BTC and ETH integrations by year-end
El Salvador Plans to Offer Crypto-Based Loans for SMEs
According to Steiner, the government has been in talks with Acumen since October 2021, following the approval of bitcoin as legal tender in the Central American country. In parallel, it holds negotiations with different crypto lending platforms looking to provide loans to Salvadoran SMEs, Steiner said, adding that, if signed, the agreements could total $200 million. Source … [Read more...] about El Salvador Plans to Offer Crypto-Based Loans for SMEs
Palau President Talks Stablecoin Plans Following Island Nation’s ‘Digital Residency’ Rollout
“One of the challenges that we have in Palau is, it's hard to get pennies, it's hard to get quarters,” Whipps said. “Cash shortages are a real thing here, so what digital wallets would really provide is freedom, freedom from having to go to the bank.” Source link … [Read more...] about Palau President Talks Stablecoin Plans Following Island Nation’s ‘Digital Residency’ Rollout
GME rallies on GameStop NFT plans, Vitalik Buterin proposes new gas fee structure, Samsung integrates NFTs with smart TVs: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 2-8
Coming every Saturday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — a week on Cointelegraph in one link.Top Stories This WeekTop Bitcoin mining country Kazakhstan turns off internet amid protestsKazakhstan, which accounts … [Read more...] about GME rallies on GameStop NFT plans, Vitalik Buterin proposes new gas fee structure, Samsung integrates NFTs with smart TVs: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 2-8